This text is a thorough explanation of all the legislation dealing with the structure and jurisdiction of the courts currently in force. It has been thoroughly revised and expanded to take account of: * All new case law and commentary * All Court Officers Acts, 1926 to date * All Court legislation since 1991, including the landmark Courts and Courts Officers Act 1995 * The Courts Service Act 1998 The legislation is examined in chronological order. An updated version of the text of each Act which remains unrepealed is set out showing increases in the jurisdictional limits of the various courts. Section-by-section commentary explains the effect of amending provisions and examines case law relevant to the interpretation of the legislation.